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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LX55 OELMOT history

LX55 OEL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2020 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

LX55 OEL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2020
Mileage
157,699 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 OEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2020
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 OEL was last recorded at 157,699 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 10,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2011: 105,621 miles, lower than 230,898 miles on 2 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,947 miles · 6 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
10,752 miles
Average per year
6,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,699 miles
  • 2019 – 146,947 miles
  • 2017 – 140,752 miles
  • 2016 – 140,663 miles
  • 2015 – 137,396 miles
  • 2014 – 130,759 miles
  • 2013 – 124,691 miles
  • 2012 – 114,413 miles
  • 2011 – 105,621 miles
  • 2010 – 230,898 miles
  • 2009 – 207,956 miles
  • 2008 – 160,257 miles
  • 2007 – 108,509 miles
  • 2006 – 54,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,699 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,699 miles (+10,752)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,699 miles
    Test number
    750153843680
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,947 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,947 miles
    Test number
    335164480783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,752 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,752 miles
    Test number
    546568925701
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail140,708 miles (+45)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,708 miles
    Test number
    575998094376
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

  5. Pass140,663 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,663 miles
    Test number
    775079642254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail140,659 miles (+3,263)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,659 miles
    Test number
    338676907153
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass137,396 miles (+6,637)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,396 miles
    Test number
    948255395136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass130,759 miles (+6,068)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,759 miles
    Test number
    696680954184
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass124,691 miles (+10,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,691 miles
    Test number
    367926433195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass114,413 miles (+8,792)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,413 miles
    Test number
    946596872053
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  11. Pass105,621 miles (-125,277)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    176561761417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass230,898 miles (+22,942)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    230,898 miles
    Test number
    731801860013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass207,956 miles (+22,090)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    207,956 miles
    Test number
    490110659205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBrake anti slip slightly worn

  14. Pass185,866 miles (+25,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    185,866 miles
    Test number
    103516179454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass160,257 miles (+25,607)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    160,257 miles
    Test number
    880355248209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,650 miles (+26,141)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    134,650 miles
    Test number
    351860868087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,509 miles (+25,221)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    194734247207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,288 miles (+28,561)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,288 miles
    Test number
    951485077017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    561067456202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,723 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,723 miles
    Test number
    990587356257
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LX55 OEL

Does LX55 OEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 OEL expired on 5 Nov 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 OEL?
The MOT on LX55 OEL expired on 5 Nov 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 OEL done?
LX55 OEL was recorded at 157,699 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
Has LX55 OEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 OEL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LX55 OEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 OEL find?
LX55 OEL failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability; offside front anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 8 more.

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